Because who said you had to give up tradition to be vegan?
Because conchas are made with butter and eggs, they are not traditionally vegan. But these panaderias and pop-ups offer plant-based renditions! So, here is where to find vegan conchas in Los Angeles.
Soy Concha Bakery
Santa Ana & East LA
Formerly known as Vegan by Victoria’s, Soy Concha Bakery is the ultimate stop for vegan conchas in LA! Their pastry case features a plethora of conchas in eye-catching colors and designs. In addition, the plant-based panaderia stocks seasonal items like Halloween conchas and Pan de Muerto.
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Toluca Bakery & Cafe
Toluca Lake
Valley vegans cannot get enough of Toluca Bakery & Cafe’s delicious pan dulce! To begin, grab a few classic conchas with a white, pink, yellow, or brown stamped topping. After that, try the Cochiconchas—a hybrid between a puerquito and concha.
Courtesy of Toluca Bakery & Cafe
Panaderia Cuscatleca
Pico-Union & Echo Park
Vegan-Friendly
This vegan-friendly Latine-owned panaderia is a must-try! Why? Because their authentic pink and white vegan conchas steal the show every time! You can also pick up vegan chocolate cake, tres leches, cinnamon rolls, Salvadoran tortas, fried tamales, and more.
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Delicias Bakery & Some
Highland Park
Vegan-Friendly
Thanks to Delicias Bakery & Some, Latine vegans do not have to compromise tradition for plant-based eating. For example, did you enjoy noshing on a concha with champurrado for breakfast? Or Pan de Muerto for Day of the Dead? Well, then, this vegan-friendly bakery crafts vegan versions of these cultural pan dulce staples.
Courtesy of Delicias Bakery & Some
Panaderia La Mexicana
La Habra
Vegan-Friendly
This panaderia makes some of the most delicious vegan conchas in LA. On any given day, find classic vanilla, strawberry, and chocolate flavors. Aside from these iconic shell-stamped sweet rolls, Panaderia La Mexicana also makes vegan tamales, puerquitos, and other pan dulce.
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